NPort: have you enabled all security features?

11 December 2019 Knowledge Base
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Using a COM-to-Ethernet converter, it is possible to collect the data from such peripheral devices as energy meters, or to manage such facility equipment and CNC machines. As the industrial Internet of Things develops, more and more devices and systems are being designed to operate based on IP protocols. Cybersecurity is essential more than ever, as all devices are now connected through a network either way. To ensure security, Serial-to-Ethernet converters must have a bunch of features that need to be set properly.

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User authentication
Verification of the user data when logging into the device

Data integrity and confidentiality
Encryption of the connection when configuring or managing the device

Network access control and authentication
Verification of devices that are permitted to access the network and can communicate with other devices

Vulnerability tracking
The cybersecurity department of the manufacturer promptly responses to reported vulnerabilities


Here is a checklist of measures that must be taken when configuring serial device servers.

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All NPort converters are regularly subject to vulnerability tests, and , if necessary, MOXA releases a new firmware right away.

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For ensuring cybersecurity, not only key components of the system are crucial, but also the facility security management process that is properly arranged. Nevertheless, the great step forward is to start using the security features to the maximum.

Choose the products that comply with IEC 62443-4-2 standard

It is very essential to choose a converter that will ensure the high level of security. The devices of NPort and MGate series provide different security features that conform to IEC 62443.

Device type Device features that comply with IEC 62443-4-2 standard
Serial device servers NPort 5600 series
1-port RS-232/422/485 serial device server
NPort P5150A series
1-port RS-232/422/485 serial device server with PoE power
NPort 5200A series
2-port RS-232/422/485 serial device server
2-port RS-232/422/485 serial device server
4-port RS-232/422/485 serial device server
NPort 5600 series
8-port and 16-port RS-232/422/485 serial device server for a 19” rack
NPort 5600 series
8-port RS-232/422/485 serial device server
NPort 5600-8-DTL series
8-port RS-232/422/485 serial device server
NPort IA5000A series
1-port, 2-port and 4-port RS-232/422/485 rugged serial device server
NPort 5000AI-M12 series
1-port, 2-port and 4-port RS-232/422/485 serial device server for railway industry
NPort 6000 series
1.2-port and 4-port RS-232/422/485 serial device server with cybersecurity features
NPort 6600 series
8-port, 16-port and 32-port RS-232/422/485 serial device server with cybersecurity features
NPort S9450I series
4-port RS-232/422/485 serial device server for power industry
NPort S9650I series
8-port and 16-port RS-232/422/485 serial device server for power industry
Industrial protocol converters MGate MB3170/3270 series
1-port and 2-port Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP gateway with additional features
MGate MB3180/3280/3480 series
1-Port, 2-port and 4-port Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP gateway
MGate MB3660 series
16-port Modbus RTU to Modbus TCP gateway with network redundancy
MGate 5101-PBM-MN series
1-port PROFIBUS to Modbus TCP gateway
MGate 5102-PBM-MN series
1-port PROFIBUS to PROFINET gateway
MGate 5103 series
1-port Modbus RTU/ASCII/TCP/EtherNet/IP to PROFINET gateway
MGate 5105-MB-EIP series
1-port Modbus RTU/ASCII/TCP to EtherNet/IP gateway
MGate 5109 series
1-port Modbus RTU/ASCII/TCP to DNP3 serial/TCP/UDP gateway
MGate 5111 series
1-port Modbus/PROFINET/EtherNet/IP to PROFIBUS slave gateway
MGate 5114 series
1-port Modbus RTU/ASCII/TCP/IEC 101 to IEC 104 gateway
MGate 5118 series
1-port CAN-J1939 to Modbus/PROFINET/EtherNet/IP gateway
MGate W5108/W5208 series
1-Port and 2-port Modbus RTU/ASCII to Modbus TCP and DNP3 serial to DNP3 IP gateway with 802.11a/b/g/n interface

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